It’s the first real day of summer, and what better way to kick things off than pictures of Miranda Kerr in a swimsuit?

Net-a-Porter.com apparently agrees with us, because they shot the sexy model in all sorts of bold swimwear for this week’s issue, all about bikinis, maillots and everything in between.

And though the photos say a lot, Kerr has plenty to add in her interview, on subjects ranging from being targeted by the Bling Ring and parting ways with Victoria’s Secret — plus the surprising way she keeps her marriage strong.

On the supposedly acrimonious split with Victoria’s Secret: “Ed [Razek, who has been casting the models for 15 years] and I are really good friends, and we both decided it was impractical for me to continue. I have such fond memories of working with them.”

And the supermodel even opens up about her marriage to actor Orlando Bloom, admitting that she likes to turn on her girlie charms when she’s off the clock. “I am quite dominant in my career, so what really works for me when I come home, is to relax more into the feminine side,” she says. “If you’re really an alpha female, you don’t allow [your partner] to have the space to feel like the man in the relationship. Maybe I am too traditional, but men feel important when you ask for their help, instead of thinking you can do it all on your own.”

It probably doesn’t hurt that she looks like that in a swimsuit, either.

I’m confused as to what the “secrets” to the happy marriage are… hate these fake titled articles that are actually advertisements

Marcia
on June 21st, 2013

I keep reading that her marriage is on the rocks…

Marti
on June 21st, 2013

Marriage secrets from a woman who is rarely photographed with her husband…think I’ll pass.

Ray
on June 21st, 2013

Finally, a woman who gets it! Let the man feel like a man in a relationship and both people will be happier!

Bette
on June 21st, 2013

Riiiiiggght.

mh
on June 21st, 2013

So she let’s him feel like the man in the relationship? Wow, supermodels really live up to their reputations.

BBB
on June 21st, 2013

Married people should ask for help from their spouses. Not because a husband needs to feel like “a man” but because you’re PARTNERS. You should have some dependence on each other, it’s a good thing. If not you’re just living two separate lives as roommates, you have to share things–interests, tasks, goals, etc.